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Trial and Retribution

The unmissable legal thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama
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Trial and Retribution by Lynda La Plante delves into the gritty world of criminal investigation as Detective Chief Inspector Michael Walker tackles a complex case of murder. The narrative intricately portrays the procedural challenges and personal toll faced by those pursuing justice. The novel unfolds with a focus on character-driven drama, offering a deep dive into the psychological and legal intricacies of crime-solving.
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You might enjoy this crime thriller if you're drawn to gripping narratives with intense courtroom drama and intricate plotlines. Known for creating compelling characters and suspenseful storytelling, Lynda La Plante delivers a fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing right up to the last page. If you appreciate meticulous police investigations and psychological depth, this book is likely to captivate you.

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Trial and Retribution

THE UNMISSABLE SERIES OPENER FROM THE QUEEN OF CRIME DRAMA

THE UNMISSABLE SERIES OPENER FROM THE QUEEN OF CRIME DRAMA

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A FULLY REVISED AND EDITED EDITION OF THE CLASSIC INSPIRED BY THE HIT, LONG-RUNNING TV SERIES STARRING DAVID HAYMAN

It is every mother's nightmare. Her missing daughter found murdered. Her lover the prime suspect.

It is every police officer's fear. A child murder. The evidence circumstantial.

It is every rookie solicitor's dream. A high-profile case. An opportunity to shine.

Twelve men and women will decide the verdict. But only you can decide if justice is done for the victim.

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Praise for Lynda La Plante:

'The UK's most celebrated female crime author' - DAILY MAIL

'Thirty years on from writing Prime Suspect, La Plante is still delivering the goods' - THE TIMES

'Tough, brilliant and damaged, [Tennison] shook up the genre forever' - DAILY EXPRESS

'Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller' - KARIN SLAUGHTER

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Trial and Retribution by Lynda La Plante is praised for its authentic portrayal of police life, with La Plante being recognised for her influence in the thriller genre by the likes of Karin Slaughter. The Daily Mail hails her as the UK's leading female crime author, while the Sunday Telegraph highlights her skill in capturing realistic details.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804181034

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Lynda La Plante was born in Liverpool. She is the author of over forty novels, all of which have been bestsellers. She trained for the stage at RADA and worked with the National theatre and RSC before becoming a television actress. She then turned to writing - and made her breakthrough with the phenomenally successful TV series Widows.

Lynda's original script for the much-acclaimed Prime Suspect won awards from BAFTA, Emmys, British Broadcasting and Royal Television Society as well as the 1993 Edgar Allan Poe Award.

Lynda is an honorary fellow of the British Film Institute and was awarded the BAFTA Dennis Potter Best Writer's Award in 2000. In 2008, she was awarded a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to Literature, Drama and Charity.

Lynda La Plante is the first layperson to be awarded an honorary fellowship to the Forensic Science Society. In 2020 she launched the acclaimed Listening to the Dead podcast with former CSI Cass Sutherland, exploring forensic science and its impact on solving crimes.

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